Campy Selective Agar Base Culture Media

Campy Selective Agar Base (Powder) is highly nutritive medium for the selective isolation of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli. Many experts consider Campylobacter to be the leading cause of enteric illness in the US (1). Campylobacter spp. pathogens are highly infective and transmitted by contaminated food or water. Campy Selective Agar Base (Powder) is based on the formulation described by Bolton and Robertson (2). This formula was developed to isolate Campylobacter spp. from human, animal and environmental specimens. The Preston formulation demonstrated improved recovery and selectivity of Campylobacter spp. in comparative studies with other selective media (Skirrow, Butzler, Blaser and Campy-Blood Agar). Enzymatic Digest of Animal Tissue and Enzymatic Digest of Casein are the nitrogen and vitamin source in this medium. Sodium chloride provides the osmotic environment. Agar is the solidifying agent. Antimicrobics are added to suppress normal enteric flora, and enhance the growth of Campylobacter spp. The addition of 5% lysed horse blood provides essential growth factors.

Small volumes of Campy Selective Agar Base culture media vial(s) may occasionally become entrapped in the seal of the product vial during shipment and storage. If necessary, briefly centrifuge the vial on a tabletop centrifuge to dislodge any liquid in the container`s cap. Certain products may require to ship with dry ice and additional dry ice fee may apply.

MBS653359 is a culture media targeting Campy Selective Agar Base. Also known as Campy Selective Agar Base (Powder).